1947 INDIAN CHIEF
Engine # CDG-2195-B
Frame # 347480
MILEAGE: About 1000 on refreshed motor/trans. Speedo not working.
PAINT: Good condition, minor scratches but no dents. Around gas filler caps minor pealing. Powder coating on frame from restoration in mid 1993, good condition. Paint was done during this time also by a professional shop using high standard products. Some storage scratches visible. No dents or dings visible.
SHEET METAL: I was told that main sheet metal is original. Left gas tank has a small leak on seam where it looked like a repair was done. I used an epoxy gas repair in 2018 patch but never put gas in the tank. Right tank is tight. Some small parts are replicas, Headlight bucket, front running light, rear fender tail protector and some other smalls.
CHROME:Most chrome has small rust pocks. All the above can be seen in photos.
MECHANICAL: Original rebuild was done in 1992. Was ridden about 1200 miles until parked in a garage around 2005. I obtained the motorcycle from a friend who was in poor health and could no longer ride in 2013. I ran it for a few months then started to repair/rebuild it. I had the engine rebuilt by Dave Helton of Vintage Indian Machine Works. Transmission had a spun bearing in the case and he was able to rebuild it with a new case from Jerry Greer’s. I have receipts for all the parts I bought to rebuild rear shocks, new clutch, convert to 12 volt system, wheel axles, bearings, chain, coil and many more. Once work was complete I have put about 1,000 miles on the bike. It has been parked for 5 years.
WHEELS & TIRES: Rims are chrome steel with plated nipples and spokes.
Front tire is Classic 2 inch white wall 5.10 X 16
Rear tire is Classic 2 inch white wall 5.10 X 16
TITLE: Washington State Title, current tags.
Engine # CDG-2195-B
Frame # 3474804
VIN equal to frame.
VALUE GUIDE VALUATION:
NADA: https://www.jdpower.com/motorcycles/1947/indian/chief-74ci/values
Excellent: $47,605
Very Good: $24,895
Good: $17,295
HAGERTY VALUE GUIDE: https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/indian/chief/1947/1947-indian-chief?id=aCn1I000000CvQMSA0&vbeSqlId=125052&catalog=yes
Concours: $43,000
Excellent: $32,600
Good: $23,700
Fair: $18,200
ACCESSORIES: Engine parts from refresh 2015. Buddy Seat, invoices.
PRICE: Offered on the range of $20,500 to $24,750 with a Buy Now of $26,500
